Practice mode Entomology

What is the function of the epicuticle in insects?

Correct answer A. Impermeability to water and prevention of evaporation

Explanation

The epicuticle is the thin outermost layer of the cuticle, containing waxes and lipids that make it waterproof, preventing water loss by evaporation and blocking water entry.

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